Birmingham was buzzing with purple fever long before Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath took the stage at Villa Park. The city, known as the birthplace of heavy metal, had been celebrating the band's legacy for weeks. Streets were adorned with murals, balloons, and fans dressed as their favorite metal
Dakota Johnson is making waves in the film industry, not just as an actress but also as a director and producer. She's set to receive a major award at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where she's showcasing two of her recent films. But that's not all—she's also gearing up to direct her first feature
Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive
The Los Angeles Sparks pulled off a nail-biting victory against the Indiana Fever, securing their second win in nine days. Azura Stevens stood out with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Kelsey Plum contributed 20 points. The game was a rollercoaster, with both teams trading leads and the Sparks' larg
Ace Bailey, the Utah Jazz's newest addition, made his summer league debut on Saturday night. The game was against the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Jazz came out on top. Bailey, who was picked fifth overall in the 2025 draft, had a mixed performance. He scored eight points but struggled with his shoot
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a serious condition that affects many people with diabetes. One of the key issues in DKD is something called ferroptosis, a type of cell damage caused by iron. Scientists have been looking into how to stop this damage and found that a protein called Glutathione Perox
Let's talk about the work of dental students. Specifically, those in their final years of study. Their goal is to provide quality fixed prosthetic work. This includes things like crowns, bridges, and implants. The question is, how good is this work? And how happy are the patients with it? A study l
In seriously ill patients, the way the body processes medicine can change. This is especially true for a drug called caspofungin. Doctors use a special machine called continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to help these patients. The machine has filters made from a material called polyacrylonit
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a tough condition to manage. It's an inflammatory disease that affects joints and skin. People with PsA often take medicines called csDMARDs to control their symptoms. But what if there's a new drug that could help even more? Deucravacitinib is a new oral medication. It
Knee injuries are a common issue, and figuring out how bad they are is crucial for treatment. Two main ways to look inside the knee are MRI and a special type of CT scan called weight-bearing CT arthrography (WBCTa). This study wanted to see how well MRI does at spotting cartilage damage compared to
